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Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the span of years before menopause when a woman's
hormone levels and menstrual periods become irregular. Perimenopause has been
described as "going through menopause" or "being in menopause."

After 1 year of having no periods, a woman has reached menopause.
This is usually around age 50. In the years before menopause, changing hormone
levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone, cause perimenopausal symptoms.
These typically start in a woman's mid-40s, and they continue for a year or two
after menopause.

Some women have mild perimenopausal symptoms. Others have severe
symptoms that affect their sleep and daily lives. Symptoms can include:

Unpredictable changes in menstrual pattern,
including heavier or lighter blood flows and shorter or longer
cycles.

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